Orrick reviews

3.3

57% would recommend to a friend

(393 total reviews)
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Mitchell Zuklie

63% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Orrick has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 393 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Orrick employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Legal industry (3.8 stars).

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393 reviews
5.0
Jan 23, 2025

Great experience.

Recommend
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Pros

Exciting deals, nice people, room for growth.

Cons

I had a great experience here, though hours can definitely be heavy. Normal big law expectations.

5.0
Jan 23, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Orrick is a standout law firm that breaks away from traditional stereotypes, feeling more like a dynamic tech company than a law firm. The firm has a vibrant, young partnership full of energy and enthusiasm for innovation. For anyone looking for growth, Orrick offers unparalleled opportunities for upward mobility, whether you’re on the legal or business side. The culture fosters collaboration, creativity, and a true sense of belonging, making it an exciting place to build a career.

Cons

As with any fast-paced and innovative environment, you need to be adaptable and ready to embrace change—but that's part of what makes it so exhilarating to work here.

5.0
Jan 9, 2025

A great move

Recommend
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Pros

If you are excellent at what you do, Orrick is a tremendous place to be. You will be given autonomy to make decisions and chart a strategic course for yourself and your team. Upper management is diverse (unlike many other firms!) with women in leadership positions making difficult decisions every day for the betterment of the business, I find the comment about "mean girls" to be sexist, juvenile and frankly quite pedestrian considering this and could not disagree more. I have experienced nothing but support and significant mentorship since coming here, and see Jess Perry as an amazing and unflappable leader working to overhaul a department which was previously extremely disconnected. The fact that Orrick is willing to support an innovative vision instead of following the typical BigLaw path is something I greatly appreciate and value. I have also worked at many firms, and Mitch is the most approachable and "present" Chairman I have experienced.

Cons

Our administrative systems are not the most cutting edge - but it is a known priority to change and advance.

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